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Compliance Guide to the New Labeling Requirements for Prepackaged Foods: Declaration of Microbial Strains
With the increasingly widespread use of microbial strains in food production, the proper declaration of microbial strains has attracted close attention from food businesses. The newly revised National Food Safety Standard — General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (GB 7718-2025) (hereinafter referred to as "GB 7718-2025") sets out specific requirements for the declaration of microbial strains in prepackaged foods. Foodmate has summarized the key compliance requirements for microbial strain labeling under the new standard for industry reference.
China GB 7718-2025 food labeling microbial strains prepackaged foods regulation compliance
Sep 04, 2026
Sanghuangporus Mycelium, Aloe Vera Gel and Rhodotorula Toruloides Oil Proposed as Novel Food Ingredients for Public Consultation
Sanghuangporus Mycelium, Aloe Vera Gel and Rhodotorula Toruloides Oil Proposed as New Food Ingredients for Public Consultation
China novel food ingredients food safety public consultation
Sep 04, 2026
Australia Revises Maximum Residue Limits for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals and Proposes Corresponding Updates to Schedule 20
On 20 August 2026, the Australian Government registered the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (MRL Standard for Residues of Chemical Products) Amendment Instrument (No. 4) 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislation under registration number F2026L01085. The instrument entered into force on 20 August 2026 and revises maximum residue limits (MRLs) and related residue definitions for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals in specified food commodities.
Australia APVMA MRLs Pesticide Residues Food Standards Code Food Exports
Sep 04, 2026
South Korea Publishes Q&A Guide on Health Certificates for Exported Food Products
On 20 August 2026, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) published a Q&A guide on applying for health certificates for exported food products, providing additional guidance on the application and issuance procedures for food, health functional foods and livestock products.
South Korea MFDS health certificate food exports health functional foods export compliance
Sep 04, 2026
Thailand Repeals Labelling Control Notifications for Bagged Rice
On 27 August 2026, Thailand's Labelling Committee issued a notification repealing Notification No. 4 and Notification No. 5, which previously designated bagged rice as a controlled product for labelling purposes.
Thailand rice food labelling prepackaged food Labelling Committee
Sep 04, 2026
Japan Establishes JAS Standard for Almond Milk
On 27 August 2026, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) established the Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) for Almond Milk (JAS 0033:2026), setting requirements for the definition, quality, ingredients, food additives and labelling of almond milk.
Japan Almond Milk JAS MAFF food standards food labelling plant-based beverages
Sep 04, 2026
FDA Seeks Comments on Information Collection for Acidified and Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods
On 28 August 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a notice seeking public comments on the information collection requirements for the registration, process filing and recordkeeping of acidified foods and thermally processed low-acid foods in hermetically sealed containers. The notice concerns existing requirements under 21 CFR 108.25, 108.35, and Parts 113 and 114, rather than a new food safety regulation. Comments are due by 27 October 2026.
US FDA acidified foods low-acid foods canning process filing recordkeeping
Sep 03, 2026
Japan Opens Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Feed and Feed Additive Standards
On 28 August 2026, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) opened a public consultation on a proposed amendment to the Ordinance on Standards for Ingredients of Feeds and Feed Additives. The proposal is currently at the public consultation stage and is not yet a final regulatory requirement.
Japan MAFF feed safety pesticide residues acephate phenthoate feed ingredients
Sep 03, 2026
Ukraine Clarifies Permitted Negative Tolerances for the Quantity of Prepackaged Goods
On 27 August 2026, the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection in Volyn Oblast issued a clarification on the permitted negative deviations between the actual quantity of prepackaged goods and the nominal quantity indicated on the packaging. The requirements are based on the Technical Regulation on Certain Goods Prepacked by Weight and Volume in Ready-Made Packages, approved by Resolution No. 1193 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 16 December 2015. The regulation remains in force, with its current version dated 18 December 2025.
Ukraine prepackaged food labelling nominal quantity negative deviation technical regulation
Sep 03, 2026
Market Regulation Administration Releases Updated Catalogue of Organic Product Certification
On 27 August 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (Certification and Accreditation Administration of China) officially released the updated Catalogue of Organic Product Certification. The Catalogue is an important component of China's organic product certification system and serves as a key basis for certification bodies when accepting applications for organic product certification.
China organic products organic certification certification catalogue market regulation food complian
Sep 03, 2026
Codex Alimentarius Commission Adopts Guidance on Emergency Food Labelling and Standard for Vanilla
In July 2026, the 49th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) adopted two important texts concerning food labelling and food standards: the Guidelines on the Application of Food Labelling Provisions in Emergencies and the Standard for Spices Derived from Dried or Dehydrated Fruits and Berries - Requirements for Vanilla.
Codex Alimentarius Commission CAC food labelling emergency food supply food standards vanilla
Sep 03, 2026
Azerbaijan Approves New Sanitary Requirements for Veterinary Drug Residues and Feed Cross-Contamination in Foods of Animal Origin
On 26 August 2026, the Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AQTA) announced the approval of two sanitary regulations concerning the safety of foods of animal origin. The measures aim to protect consumer health, improve the safety of foods of animal origin and reduce the risk of cross-contamination in the food chain. The requirements will take effect on 1 January 2027.
Azerbaijan AQTA animal-origin foods veterinary drug residues feed contamination food safety
Sep 02, 2026
Malaysia Amends Food Regulations 1985
On August 27, 2026, Malaysia published the Food Regulations (Amendment) (No. 3) 2026, which will take effect on March 1, 2027.
Malaysia Food Regulations pesticide residues MRLs food exports
Sep 02, 2026
Moldova Proposes Recommendations for Monitoring Certain Contaminants in Food
On 26 August 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova opened a public consultation on a draft ministerial order approving recommendations for monitoring certain contaminants in food. The consultation is open until 11 September 2026. The draft aims to establish a monitoring framework for collecting data needed to assess food safety risks and support future risk management measures.
Moldova food contaminants food safety monitoring nickel PFAS food safety risk assessment
Sep 02, 2026
National Health Commission Issues Guidance on the Use of Foods for Special Medical Purposes in Medical Institutions
On 26 August 2026, the General Office of the National Health Commission and the General Office of the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Guidance on Regulating the Use of Foods for Special Medical Purposes in Medical Institutions (Guo Wei Ban Shi Pin Fa [2026] No. 11), further standardizing the management and use of foods for special medical purposes in medical institutions.
Sep 02, 2026
South Korea Passes Amendment to the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control
On August 20, 2026, the Korean National Assembly passed a partial amendment to the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control. The amendment will take effect six months after its official promulgation. It mainly strengthens the management of overseas food manufacturing facility registrations and changes the registration threshold for traceability management of imported health functional foods.
South Korea registration renewal MFDS imported food safety traceability management food regulation
Sep 02, 2026
Chile Proposes Updated Sanitary and Quarantine Requirements for Imports of Day-Old Poultry and Hatching Eggs
On 25 August 2026, Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) opened a public consultation on a draft resolution establishing sanitary requirements for the importation of day-old poultry and hatching eggs and proposing to repeal Resolution No. 839 of 2007 and its amendments. The draft covers chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, quails, partridges and pheasants.
Chile SAG poultry hatching eggs day-old poultry avian influenza animal quarantine
Sep 01, 2026
Ukraine Proposes Requirements for the Composition of Foods for Special Medical Purposes
On 25 August 2026, Ukraine's Ministry of Health (MOH) published a revised draft order proposing requirements for the composition of Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) and opened a 15-day public consultation. The proposal is intended to align Ukrainian legislation with Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/128, which establish specific requirements for foods for special medical purposes.
Ukraine FSMP special medical purpose foods composition infant food food labeling EU food legislation
Sep 01, 2026
Taiwan Province Revises the Test Method for Multiresidue Analysis of Antibiotics and Their Metabolites in Foods
On 25 August 2026, Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare, Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) issued Announcement No. 1151901319, revising the Method of Test for Veterinary Drug Residues in Foods - Multiresidue Analysis of Antibiotics and their Metabolites. The revised method will take effect on 1 January 2027 pursuant to Article 38 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation.
Taiwan TFDA veterinary drug residues antibiotics food testing LC-MS/MS eggs
Sep 01, 2026
USDA AMS Revises the U.S. Standards for Grades of Mushrooms
On 25 August 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) published a Final Notice, "Revising U.S. Standards for Grades of Mushrooms" (Document No. 2026-17309, 91 FR 54845) in the Federal Register. The revised U.S. Standards for Grades of Mushrooms will apply from 24 September 2026.
US USDA AMS mushrooms grade standards portabella quality standards
Sep 01, 2026
Belgium Updates Notification and Certification Requirements for Fruit and Vegetable Imports and Exports
On 24 August 2026, the Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV/AFSCA) began applying a new version of Circular PCCB/S1/597024 on the notification and certification of fruit and vegetables imported into or exported from Belgium. The circular implements EU requirements concerning marketing standards for fruit and vegetables and sets out procedures for notification, inspection and certification of regulated plant products.
Belgium FAVV fruit and vegetables marketing standards export notification EU food regulations
Sep 01, 2026
South Korea Formally Establishes Import Sanitary Requirements for Edible Eggs and Egg Products from Belgium
On 24 August 2026, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) formally established the Import Sanitary Requirements for Edible Eggs and Egg Products from Belgium (MFDS Notice No. 2026-62). The requirements were established pursuant to Article 11(2) of the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Management following an import sanitary evaluation of Belgium. The notice took effect on 24 August 2026.
South Korea MFDS Belgium edible eggs egg products import sanitary requirements Salmonella HACCP
Aug 31, 2026
SAMR Solicits Public Comments on the Proposed 2027 Food Safety Sampling and Testing Plan
On 24 August 2026, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued an announcement soliciting public comments on the 2027 Food Safety Sampling and Testing Plan for Market Regulation Authorities. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, SAMR is seeking suggestions from the public to support the development of the 2027 food safety sampling and testing plan.
China SAMR food safety sampling 2027 food safety inspection food safety testing food regulation
Aug 31, 2026
Argentina Updates Registration Requirements for Barley, Wheat, Soybean, Sorghum and Maize Exporters to China
On 24 August 2026, Argentina's National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality (SENASA) launched the annual registration update for exporters of barley, wheat, soybeans, sorghum and maize intending to export these grains to China.
Argentina SENASA grain exports China exports barley wheat soybeans sorghum maize
Aug 31, 2026
European Union Revises Entry Requirements for Certain Dairy Products, Fishery Products and Aquatic Animal Products
On 24 August 2026, the European Commission published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1304, amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2292 concerning the entry into the European Union of certain dairy products, fishery products, and bivalve molluscs, echinoderms, tunicates and marine gastropods. The Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 24 August 2026 and will enter into force on 13 September 2026, the twentieth day following its publication. It is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
EU European Commission Regulation import requirements dairy products fishery products aquaculture fo
Aug 31, 2026
South Korea's MFDS Publishes a Test Method for Formaldehyde in Chinese Cabbage
On 24 August 2026, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) published the Test Method for Formaldehyde in Chinese Cabbage (배추 중 포름알데히드 시험법) for the analysis of formaldehyde in food. The method was published on the same day and made available through the MFDS's official test-method database.
South Korea MFDS Chinese cabbage formaldehyde test method kimchi food safety import inspection
Aug 31, 2026
Weekly Review of Food Standards & Regulations (August 24- August 30, 2026)
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Foodmate Global International Food Standard Food Regulation Public Opinion
Aug 31, 2026
The Gene-edited Potato Variety OLI INTA Is Registered in Argentina's National Cultivar Registry and Authorized for Commercialization
On 12 August 2026, OLI INTA, a gene-edited potato variety developed by Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), was officially registered in Argentina's National Cultivar Registry (Registro Nacional de Cultivares, RNC) and National Registry of Plant Variety Rights (Registro Nacional de la Propiedad de Cultivares, RNPC). The registrations were handled by the National Seed Institute (INASE).
Argentina OLI INTA potato gene editing plant variety registration INASE RNC RNPC
Aug 28, 2026
FSIS Updates Export Requirements for U.S. Meat and Poultry Products to China, Incorporating Relevant Chinese Standards
On 21 August 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) updated the China section of its official Export Requirements Library. The FSIS update identified China as one of the destinations for which export requirements had been updated.
FSIS China meat exports poultry exports Export Requirements Library food safety standards GB 2762 GB
Aug 28, 2026
European Food Safety Authority Launches Public Consultation on Draft Scientific Opinion on Human-equivalent Lactoferrin Alpha as a Novel Food
In August 2026, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) launched a public consultation on a draft scientific opinion concerning the safety of Human-equivalent Lactoferrin Alpha (heqLFα) as a novel food. The application covers proposed uses for infants, young children, children, adults, and pregnant and lactating women.
EU EFSA novel food lactoferrin alpha Human-equivalent Lactoferrin Alpha food safety infant formula
Aug 28, 2026
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